Louisville Rolls Past Boardman 73-5 in Lopsided Home Opener – Wrestling

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Xavier Pollard Louisville Leopards Wrestling Vs. Boardman Spartans 2025

Louisville 73, Boardman 5

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The Louisville Leopards put together a dominant top-to-bottom performance Thursday night, overwhelming the Boardman Spartans 7305 in their home opener to move to 1-0 on the season. Louisville won 13 of 14 bouts, recording nine pins, three technical falls, and a major decision in a match that was effectively decided early.

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Leopards Set the Tone Early

Louisville wasted no time building separation, opening the dual with four straight falls. Emilio Rodriguez (106) set the tone with a quick 1:19 pin of Lakota Stanton, followed by Paxton Laughlin (113) sticking Landon Haynes in 2:04. Xavier Pollard (120) continued the momentum with a 3:04 fall, and Colton Rhoads (126) capped the opening run with a commanding 21-1 technical fall, pushing the Leopards out to a 23-0 lead.

Barker, Criss Halt Boardman Momentum

My Fit Life Personal Trainer Side AdBoardman’s lone points came at 132, where Isaiah Payne earned a win by disqualification over Liam Montgomery, though the Spartans were also docked a team point for unsportsmanlike conduct during the bout. Louisville quickly reasserted control, as Kaiden Barker (138) responded with a 20-5 technical fall, and Aric Criss (144) followed with a strong 3:36 pin.

Middle Weights Extend the Margin

West Main Vet Clinic AdThe middle weights continued the onslaught. Mikhail Montgomery (150) recorded a 4:33 fall, while Hunter Clark (157) needed just 1:57 to secure a pin. At 165, Lucas Neff delivered another fall in 3:01, extending the Louisville lead past the halfway mark of the dual.

Leopards Close Strong

Gionino's Pizzeria Oakwood - Mobile AdLouisville closed the night with authority. Brayden Elsass (175) earned the Leopards’ lone decision of the night, a solid 11-3 major decision, before Micah Bricker (190) and Jakeb Beard (215) each picked up wins by forfeit. Heavyweight Zander McCrobie (285) punctuated the victory with a 17-2 technical fall, sealing the final margin.

With bonus points in nearly every bout and contributions throughout the lineup, Louisville showcased both depth and firepower in a convincing season-opening dual. 

UP NEXT: The Leopards will next compete at the North Canton Holiday Tournament on Friday, December 19 starting at 5:00 PM and Saturday, December 20 starting at 9:00 AM.

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Meet Summary

LEOPARDS 73, SPARTANS 5

  • 106 Rodriguez, Emilio (Louisville) over Stanton, Lakota (Boardman High School), Fall 01:19 | LHS 6, BHS 0
  • 113, Laughlin, Paxton (Louisville) over Haynes, Landon (Boardman High School), Fall 02:04 | LHS 12, BHS 0
  • 120, Pollard, Xavier (Louisville) over Schaper, Liam (Boardman High School), Fall 03:04 | LHS 18, BHS 0
  • 126, RHOADS, COLTON (Louisville) over Catullo, Antonio (Boardman High School), Tech Fall
    21-1 | LHS 23, BHS 0
  • 132, Payne, Isaiah (Boardman High School) over Montgomery, Liam (Louisville), Disq | LHS 23, BHS 5*
  • 138, Barker, Kaiden (Louisville) over Poracky, Mason (Boardman High School), Tech Fall 20-5 | LHS 28, BHS 5
  • 144, Criss, Aric (Louisville) over Jenkins, Albert (Boardman High School), Fall 03:36 | LHS 34, BHS 5
  • 150, Montgomery, Mikhail (Louisville) over Walker, Santino (Boardman High School), Fall 04:33 | LHS 40, BHS 5
  • 157, Clark, Hunter (Louisville) over Sales, Zamir (Boardman High School), Fall 01:57 | LHS 46, BHS 5
  • 165, Neff, Lucas (Louisville) over Baulo, Spencer (Boardman High School), Fall 03:01 | LHS 52, BHS 5
  • 175, Elsass, Brayden (Louisville) over Swavel, Quin (Boardman High School), Maj Dec 11-3 | LHS 56, BHS 5
  • 190, BRICKER, MICAH (Louisville) over Forfeit, (Boardman High School), FORFEIT | LHS 62, BHS 5
  • 215, Beard, Jakeb (Louisville) over Forfeit, (Boardman High School), FORFEIT | LHS 68, BHS 5
  • 285, McCrobie, Zander (Louisville) over Abuenaaj, Younnis (Boardman High School), Tech Fall
    17-2 | LHS 73, BHS 5

*The opposing team lost a team point for Unsportsmanlike Conduct during the 132 match.

Records: Louisville 1-0

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